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Dogs allowedModerate

Sergeant Road Loop Track

Riverhead · Auckland · Loop

123456.0 km119 m
↑ 178 m gain↓ 177 m descenthigh 119 msteepest 22 %
DISTANCE6.1 km
ASCENT178 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST22 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 3.8 · 641
DOG EFFORT3.0 /5 paws

This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: inferred from the licensed data only. Walked it and read the sign? Send us the rule and this line retires. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

River swim spotsForest shadeGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.

About Sergeant Road Loop Track

Sergeant Road Loop Track is a loop of 6.1 km, near Riverhead in Auckland.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 178 m overall, pitching up to 22 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.

The track takes in native forest and river frontage. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 3.8 / 5 across 641 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Sergeant Road Loop Track?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Sergeant Road Loop Track by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Sergeant Road Loop Track?

Sergeant Road Loop Track is 6.1 km with roughly 178 m of climb and takes about 2–2.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Sergeant Road Loop Track?

Yes, the track has river access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

From the pack

Walked and logged 1 time by the pack.

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